So. We meet again.
It has been 3 years since we spoke last.
My Ideal Protein weight loss journey came to a halt when I became pregnant with our third daughter, Kate. We gave full credit to Dr. L who not only was my IP coach, but also my DH's chiropractor! He had us both working like well oiled machines.
After a total loss of about 40lbs or so, I was pregnant.. and eating whatever I wanted. To add to that... In my eighth month of pregnancy, I lost my job that I had for 5 years. The odds were stacked against me.
Fast forward to today, March 23rd 2017. I'm entering the ring weighing in at a portly 207.2 lbs. New job, three kids, a love for sugar and beer that won't let go.
Tired of achy knees, customers asking if I have had my baby yet.. fresh off of hernia surgery, summer and two weddings right around the corner and my 37th birthday 30 days from today... We shall start again.
Day 1 struggles - missing my coffee creamer. Tea-ing instead. HUNGRY. and it's only 11:33 am.
Determined but feeling a slight underlying weakness. No headache yet, but super tired.
I will commit to 30 days. with a goal of a 20lb weight loss. Baby steps and attainable goals. That's the ticket?
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Not feeling it today.
So, let me set the scene for you.
I had to move my weigh in to today, instead of tomorrow. Other stuff going on tomorrow...
Before I even leave for my appointment, I have a woman at work ask me if I am going to have another baby. My response was no. At this point I am giving her the benefit of the doubt, and am hoping that she just means, in general, am I having more. Then, she opens her mouth again. "It looks like you are having another.." To which I replied, "No, I'm just chubby."
I wanted to cry. My co worker graciously offered to kick her ass. Really, at that moment, I wasn't mad. I just felt like crying.
Fast forward to my weigh in. Down 1 lb. Only 1. I guess it's better than gaining, or staying put, but I was really hoping for a bigger number.
I mean, I paid $83 last week... to lose ONE POUND. UGH.
Now, I did have flavored coffee creamer two mornings in a row, and three pieces of bacon on Sunday. Could that have held me back? Can I really not cheat AT ALL. Even with the smallest thing? Oh hell.
I also started "The Pill" on Sunday. Maybe I am retaining water? I Google-d it, and it seems unlikely.
So, I suppose my best option now is to chug water like a crazy person, in case I am retaining water, and not cheat at all. Nothing.
I reallywant need a glass of wine now, but of course, it's restricted. BLAH.
Lauren
I had to move my weigh in to today, instead of tomorrow. Other stuff going on tomorrow...
Before I even leave for my appointment, I have a woman at work ask me if I am going to have another baby. My response was no. At this point I am giving her the benefit of the doubt, and am hoping that she just means, in general, am I having more. Then, she opens her mouth again. "It looks like you are having another.." To which I replied, "No, I'm just chubby."
I wanted to cry. My co worker graciously offered to kick her ass. Really, at that moment, I wasn't mad. I just felt like crying.
Fast forward to my weigh in. Down 1 lb. Only 1. I guess it's better than gaining, or staying put, but I was really hoping for a bigger number.
I mean, I paid $83 last week... to lose ONE POUND. UGH.
Now, I did have flavored coffee creamer two mornings in a row, and three pieces of bacon on Sunday. Could that have held me back? Can I really not cheat AT ALL. Even with the smallest thing? Oh hell.
I also started "The Pill" on Sunday. Maybe I am retaining water? I Google-d it, and it seems unlikely.
So, I suppose my best option now is to chug water like a crazy person, in case I am retaining water, and not cheat at all. Nothing.
I really
Lauren
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
a little late...
My 2nd weigh in.... -3.8 lbs!!!! I think I'm around 10.4 lbs gone. I can see it in my stomach, feel it in my clothes.. and my husband claims, to his dismay, that my breasts are smaller.
Okay, so it's getting a little easier. I'm well into my fourth week of IP and the cravings are mostly gone (except for the peanut butter)
Picked up some Dill Pickle Zippers.. not so sure about these, but thankfully, the soy puffs are still showing me some love :)
Stay tuned for the next weigh in, and the approaching Holiday... many challenges await.
Lauren
Okay, so it's getting a little easier. I'm well into my fourth week of IP and the cravings are mostly gone (except for the peanut butter)
Picked up some Dill Pickle Zippers.. not so sure about these, but thankfully, the soy puffs are still showing me some love :)
Stay tuned for the next weigh in, and the approaching Holiday... many challenges await.
Lauren
Sunday, May 11, 2014
The results are in.
I had my first weigh in. Down 6.6 lbs in 11 days. I was told this is totally average, however, I was hoping for more. I am not discouraged. I did really well the first week and am proud of myself.
I dodged a HUGE peanut butter and jelly bomb thrown at me (with the help of my good friend Kelly, who is also doing IP) I was on the verge of cracking for sure. Only I didn't. I didn't cheat once.....
My first cheat came two days ago. I had an 8 oz glass of wine. It was delicious. I only felt guilty a little.
This morning, I had creamer in my coffee. Butter pecan. It's Mother's Day. I'm a great mother. I deserved it. I had two pieces of bacon too.
I stayed on track the entire rest of the day.
I thoroughly enjoy the chocolate soy puffs. I'm convinced that they are the only thing keeping me alive through all of this. I also like the bbq soy crisps.
I can't wait to see what Thursday's weigh in will be! I have to admit, this week was better. It IS getting easier. I don't crave so much, though I would like some things, I don't have that kill-somebody feeling. I look in the mirror, and swear I can actually see the loss. My stomach, which normally looks like it's carrying a small child, is looking a bit flatter, and wigglier. Which is giving me a small glimpse of how much loose skin will be flapping in the wind once I lose the weight.
Oh well.
I'm doing this anyway.
Thanks for listening.... I'll let you know how the next weigh in goes :)
Lauren
I dodged a HUGE peanut butter and jelly bomb thrown at me (with the help of my good friend Kelly, who is also doing IP) I was on the verge of cracking for sure. Only I didn't. I didn't cheat once.....
My first cheat came two days ago. I had an 8 oz glass of wine. It was delicious. I only felt guilty a little.
This morning, I had creamer in my coffee. Butter pecan. It's Mother's Day. I'm a great mother. I deserved it. I had two pieces of bacon too.
I stayed on track the entire rest of the day.
I thoroughly enjoy the chocolate soy puffs. I'm convinced that they are the only thing keeping me alive through all of this. I also like the bbq soy crisps.
I can't wait to see what Thursday's weigh in will be! I have to admit, this week was better. It IS getting easier. I don't crave so much, though I would like some things, I don't have that kill-somebody feeling. I look in the mirror, and swear I can actually see the loss. My stomach, which normally looks like it's carrying a small child, is looking a bit flatter, and wigglier. Which is giving me a small glimpse of how much loose skin will be flapping in the wind once I lose the weight.
Oh well.
I'm doing this anyway.
Thanks for listening.... I'll let you know how the next weigh in goes :)
Lauren
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Peanut Butter.
It's really all I want. My husband made a pb&j sandwich a few days ago.... I almost killed him for it.
Peanut butter and flavored coffee creamer have been my strongest cravings. I miss them.
I have had a few mental battles over the last 9 days. Yes, I have been miserable. Yes, I AM HUNGRY. Well, not really hungry. Hungry for "real" food I guess. A cheeseburger, or some chips.
I have asked myself "is this worth it?" "do I want to be thinner that badly?"
Then I got on the scale.. not my official weigh in (that happens tomorrow) but off the record.. down 10 lbs in the first week. HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!
Okay... So I have convinced myself to at least stick it out until I reach the first goal we have set for me. 25 lbs. I'm half way there! Reaching that first goal would put me at 172 lbs. I have not seen that weight in 7 years.
After my weigh-in tomorrow, I do plan on eating something I want to eat. Something small. I deserve it.
Lauren
Peanut butter and flavored coffee creamer have been my strongest cravings. I miss them.
I have had a few mental battles over the last 9 days. Yes, I have been miserable. Yes, I AM HUNGRY. Well, not really hungry. Hungry for "real" food I guess. A cheeseburger, or some chips.
I have asked myself "is this worth it?" "do I want to be thinner that badly?"
Then I got on the scale.. not my official weigh in (that happens tomorrow) but off the record.. down 10 lbs in the first week. HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!!!
Okay... So I have convinced myself to at least stick it out until I reach the first goal we have set for me. 25 lbs. I'm half way there! Reaching that first goal would put me at 172 lbs. I have not seen that weight in 7 years.
After my weigh-in tomorrow, I do plan on eating something I want to eat. Something small. I deserve it.
Lauren
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Yea... I did.
I got on the scale.
My Dr. recommended not getting on the scale for chance of discouragement.
I am on day 6 of IP and am down 7 lbs. I'm not sure if that is just water weight or what? But I will take it!
This diet is hard. There aretwo three things keeping me going. 1. I spent a lot of money on this. 2. I know this will work. 3. my knees feel wonderful! no more pain.
That's it.
I'm totally sick of vegetables, and would love to eat some pizza or a ham sub.
Yesterday I was starving when I woke, so I ate three scrambled eggs. I hope that isn't cheating? I mean, I can have eggs, just not for breakfast I guess. I tried to call the Doc, but he was out of the office.
Today I have yet ANOTHER birthday party with pizza and cupcakes. Tomorrow... another. Again with pizza and ice cream cake. UGH.
I can do this...
My Dr. recommended not getting on the scale for chance of discouragement.
I am on day 6 of IP and am down 7 lbs. I'm not sure if that is just water weight or what? But I will take it!
This diet is hard. There are
That's it.
I'm totally sick of vegetables, and would love to eat some pizza or a ham sub.
Yesterday I was starving when I woke, so I ate three scrambled eggs. I hope that isn't cheating? I mean, I can have eggs, just not for breakfast I guess. I tried to call the Doc, but he was out of the office.
Today I have yet ANOTHER birthday party with pizza and cupcakes. Tomorrow... another. Again with pizza and ice cream cake. UGH.
I can do this...
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Lauren. Tired.
Day 1 of Ideal Protein.... not so bad. I was stoked to get started.
Day 2 of Ideal Protein.... still not too bad, but already so sick of vegetables. I may be in trouble. The supplements kinda suck too.
Day 3.... Oh My God NO MORE VEGETABLES. I swear I have eaten every vegetable allowed from the list already. On the plus side, I'm diggin' the IP chocolate shakes, and creamy chicken soup. Oh! and the chocolate covered soy puffs?? could so eat them all day. The day was okay, aside from the wicked headache that I had. Not sure if it was a product of the weather (rainy and blah) or straight up sugar withdrawal.
Day 4... headache is gone (yay!) I did however, against the advice of my Dr., got on the scale this morning. All I saw peering back at me was a big fat "L". As in low battery. I guess I should take that as a sign.
The morning was okay. I'm kind of becoming friends with my coffee containing only milk. (I miss you Butter Pecan coffee creamer.)
Lunch time tried to kill me. My heart was racing, giving way to a full on panic attack. I called my Dr. only to find him out of the office today. I did some research on my own and determined my blood sugar dipped too low. Apparently, according to the article I read, when ones blood sugar drops, the body releases adrenaline. Low sugar + Adrenaline= FREAK OUT MODE.
I pulled through it. Even added in an extra shake to balance me back out.
I used to eat so much sugar. Now? none. My body must be losing it's marbles for sure. I know my mind is.
This weekend will be close to impossible. My daughter's birthday is here, and I have lots of pizza to order and cupcakes to make. I MUST resist and continue to focus on the long term!
I'll let you know how that goes.
And you wanna know what I miss the most? Surprisingly, it's not sugar. I miss salted butter, and cheese! OH! how I miss cheese.
I'm tired. Patiently waiting for my energy to refill.
BUT!!! This is the best part so far..... the constant knee pain that I had...GONE!! Must be I have rid my body of the crap causing the inflammation? Who know's. All I know is that this is the best they have felt in months!
Thanks for listening!
Lauren
Day 2 of Ideal Protein.... still not too bad, but already so sick of vegetables. I may be in trouble. The supplements kinda suck too.
Day 3.... Oh My God NO MORE VEGETABLES. I swear I have eaten every vegetable allowed from the list already. On the plus side, I'm diggin' the IP chocolate shakes, and creamy chicken soup. Oh! and the chocolate covered soy puffs?? could so eat them all day. The day was okay, aside from the wicked headache that I had. Not sure if it was a product of the weather (rainy and blah) or straight up sugar withdrawal.
Day 4... headache is gone (yay!) I did however, against the advice of my Dr., got on the scale this morning. All I saw peering back at me was a big fat "L". As in low battery. I guess I should take that as a sign.
The morning was okay. I'm kind of becoming friends with my coffee containing only milk. (I miss you Butter Pecan coffee creamer.)
Lunch time tried to kill me. My heart was racing, giving way to a full on panic attack. I called my Dr. only to find him out of the office today. I did some research on my own and determined my blood sugar dipped too low. Apparently, according to the article I read, when ones blood sugar drops, the body releases adrenaline. Low sugar + Adrenaline= FREAK OUT MODE.
I pulled through it. Even added in an extra shake to balance me back out.
I used to eat so much sugar. Now? none. My body must be losing it's marbles for sure. I know my mind is.
This weekend will be close to impossible. My daughter's birthday is here, and I have lots of pizza to order and cupcakes to make. I MUST resist and continue to focus on the long term!
I'll let you know how that goes.
And you wanna know what I miss the most? Surprisingly, it's not sugar. I miss salted butter, and cheese! OH! how I miss cheese.
I'm tired. Patiently waiting for my energy to refill.
BUT!!! This is the best part so far..... the constant knee pain that I had...GONE!! Must be I have rid my body of the crap causing the inflammation? Who know's. All I know is that this is the best they have felt in months!
Thanks for listening!
Lauren
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